Britney Spears announces Vegas residency

Britney Spears walks down the red carpet after announcing her residency at Planet Hollywood.
(Photo: David Becker, WireImage)

Las Vegas' worst-kept secret was revealed today when Britney Spears announced this morning that she'd be taking on a two-year residency at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. In true Las Vegas form, the announcement was made as a spectacle, complete with a large coordinated card stunt in the Nevada desert. Over 1,300 people held up cards that measured 10 stories long and seven stories across to announce the start date for Britney: Piece of Me.

"I'm so excited to finally share this news with all of my fans," said Spears in a statement. "'Piece of Me' is a labor of love and I can't wait to perform it in Las Vegas at Planet Hollywood."

Tickets go on sale September 20 for the show, which begins its run on December 27, during one of Las Vegas' biggest weekends: New Year's Eve. The pop icon's extravaganza will cover her illustrious career as she performs over 20 of her biggest hits. Spears' 50 shows will be a re-imagination of some of the best performances of her career, as well as include songs from her new album.

Planet Hollywood promises it to be one of the most cutting-edge pop productions ever to hit Las Vegas. The theater has been fully reconstructed specifically for Spears' show, made to fit a performance of this iconic artist's dimensions. Her one-of-a-kind style will radiate throughout the entire show, from high-end fashion to state-of-the-art technology. The showroom also doubles as a club for the true Las Vegas experience, right down to bottle service and VIP tables.